Can you become a nutritionist with a Biochemistry degree?
Yes, and no. But first, it depends if you want to be a nutritionist or a registered dietitian. "Nutritionist" is kind of a vague term - anyone can call themselves a nutritionist just like anyone can call themselves a runner. A registered dietitian has met a certain standard and education level. If you want to just study nutrition in grad school with a biochem degree, then yes. Usually the prereqs are bio, chem, biochem, and physiology. But most would advise having courses in nutrition. If you want to become an RD, then you need to take the accredited courses, which will allow you to apply for a dietetic internship (a post-bacc program) that will then allow you take the exam to become an RD. DI's are VERY competitive - more competitive than med school. There are some dual masters/DI program. Some people will get their masters first and then apply for a DI. In any case, the some of the classes you need in your undergrad are very specific or JUST for nutrition/dietetics majors. It's required you take all the food service management, food science, medical nutrition therapy, and community nutrition on top of the core science classes like physiology, biochem, etc. There's also some social science classes in there as well, like communications, sociology, psych, and management. Go to this website: http://www.eatright.org/BecomeanRDorDTR/... This will tell you everything since they're the hub for all accreditation. Good luck!
What jobs can I get with a degree in Biochemistry (people who have experience)?
I am working on a degree in Biochemistry and wanted to know what jobs are out there for when I finish and get my degree. On the other hand once I get the ba or bs in biochemistry I am thinking about going to grad. school or possibly pharmacy. I have an interest in learning about more of the human aspect of science and also want to know what careers in biochem. relate to the human aspect more.
Would you recommend studying for a bachelor's degree in philosophy?
I have a B.A. in philosophy, but I also have a B.S. in biochemistry. Going into college, I believed that biochemistry would help me get a good job and solid future, but I didn't have any particular interest or passion for it. I believed that I would thoroughly enjoy philosophy and that it would enrich me as a critical thinker and ethical person.Graduating college, I grudgingly completed my biochemistry degree out of obligation (mostly financial obligation). My career after college was completely unrelated to biochemistry. Disclaimer, I did other engineering research, which did get me a job. However, I did learn a lot of soft skills from philosophy and I truly enjoyed it. It's given me more then biochemistry did, professionally and personally. Bottom-line: Philosophy is an amazing major, I think you should do it. I think it can improve your quality of life, critical reasoning skills, and debate skills. But it is really hard to get a career in philosophy in this modern society, so make sure you supplement it with something that can really land you a good career. A lot of philosophy majors consider bioethics or law. You can also always minor in philosophy or just take classes as it fits in your schedule.
What AP classes do you recommend for a biochemistry major/premed?
If you are doing anything chemistry related, which in this case, most people don’t know that biochemistry is basically a chemistry degree with a focus on biology, so you get to study the chemical aspects of things pertaining to cell and molecular bio, and maybe some organismal biology (pheromones maybe).For your AP Classes that I think would be beneficial for you are:AP Chemistry- This class at most colleges, will be the equivalent to your first year of chemistry required for your major and for pre-meds. So taking this class will not only allow you to start earlier on your degree, but if you retake your introductory chemistry, you’ll most likely have an easier time with the material due to it being a refresher rather than new material.AP Calculus BC- This class, if you do well on the exam, will most likely grant you credit for Calc 1 and 2. You’ll need up to Calc 3 for any chemistry major, so getting rid of a year of math will help you out a bunch. From what I’ve heard from people majoring in Chemistry at my university, upper division Chemistry classes like advanced physical chemistry require you to be able to solve calc-based Chemistry problems.AP Calculus AB- If you choose not to do AP Calc BC, then I would suggest you go with AB as it can save you a semester in required classes.AP Physics C: Mechanics- The trend for most Chemistry majors is that they have to take three Calculus-based Physics classes, that would be Calc-based: Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism, and Waves. Getting rid of one of your Physics classes at the very least can save you a lot of time, plus, it counts on the MCAT which tests you on physics.AP Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism- This is your second Physics class that you will most likely have to take. Getting rid of a full year of physics can be beneficial in that, you could take another sequence of classes you need, or you can retake Physics as calc based or algebra based, depends on how you think the MCAT will test you on Physics.*At my school, there’s an option of taking algebra-based Physics for Chemistry majors, but that closes off doors to some upper division Chemistry classes.*AP Physics 1 & 2- If your university allows you to take algebra based Physics in place of Calc based, and you really want to study Physics the way it would be presented on the MCAT, then you can take this sequence of Physics. Just know that this sequence of Physics may close off some upper division classes you might be interested in.
Can I do a double degree in biology and chemistry?
You can, provided you find a university which offers that option.If you want my advice, rather than going for a double degree, opt for the field of Biochemistry.It's basically Biology and Chemistry rolled into 1 subject, therefore it's much easier to pursue.If not Biochemistry, try Organic Chemistry.It is definitely harder than Biochemistry, but you will have more sound knowledge of the procedures that happen in Molecular Biology.Both Biochemistry and Organic Chemistry have a good demand in the market today, so jobs are also easy to get in Pharmaceutical companies.All the Best!!
I have my BS in Biochemistry but want to become a nurse practitioner. What are the steps I need to take for?
If you have a BS in biochem, you can go into a BS/BA non nursing major to MSN program. You need to get your masters in nursing and RN(registered nurse) license before being allowed to take the nurse practitioner certification test. So you will enroll in a program that combines getting your RN and then your MSN. It takes 2-3 years depending on the school. After finishing the masters program, you are eligible to take the NP certification test. There are many programs in california that have this including UCSF, SFSU, Samuel Merritt, USD, and LASU. To apply, you have to take all the pre requisite classes for each school and then take the required tests. The tests are usually GRE and TEAS. The rest of the application process is just like any other graduate school and can include essays, recommendations, and interviews. Also, experience/volunteer is a must.
Can I become a nurse practitioner with a bachelor's degree in biochemistry?
I am not an admissions office, nor seeing your file, but this must be impossible. Nursing is not just a science. It’s an art. It’s such hands-on education. Hands-on with first dummies and then mostly real http://people….in a medical setting. A nurse practitioner has to have that education plus more. And hands-on, and very much an art, as well. A biochem degree could never be enough. In the sciences alone, at the Bac level, we take anatomy/physiology, biology, microbiology, organic and inorganic chemistry, pharmacology, and I’m probably forgetting something. And that’s strictly in the classroom setting, whereas, nursing/nurse practitioner-’ing’, again….real people, real clinical settings, real procedures, real responsibility for actual lives. It IS a great, dynamic field to enter though, where the types of work, and possibilities and places of work, vary as much as humanly imaginable. I highly recommend these fields for a scientific mind that is interested in all of the many other aspects of these fields, but you’d be facing many more years of education and practice.
Which major would you recommend between biomedical engineering, biochemistry or biotechnology?
Not because I am one, but because I see more career opportunities in the UK I would say biomedical engineering. Yes there are plenty of research centers that will require biochemistry or biotechnology, but how many job opportunities would be opened to thise without a Ph.D degree. Actually, how many positions would be opened for Ph.D candidates as well?So the way I see it, your best opportunities in biochemistry or biotechnology come in the field of sales and management. In the world of biomedical engineering however, you have opportunities in field service, design, clinical research, sales and management.But, and A BIG BUT, you can't just go for a specialty because you feel non different about either one. Do a little more research about the type of careers available in your area. Talk to people who actually work there. Get a feel about what each specialty and job entails. I'm pretty sure your perspective of non difference will change.Can't say much about biochemistry or biotechnology, but I'm pretty sure if you hit a visit to a hackerspace like like London Hackspace, you will eventually meet biomedical engineers who can shed more light on their experience. Also you get to build some pretty cool stuff :)
Is a biochemistry major hard compared to other science majors?
I think it depends on whether or not you like the subject of Biochemistry. If you like it an you are interested in it, than it will not be that hard. If you are just doing it to try to impress a medical school admissions board, I would not recommend it. I got bachelors degree in Biochemistry before I went to veterinary school, and I really enjoyed my major, but it was a lot of work and if I hadn't been really motivated and really liked learning the material, I would have been miserable. Majoring in this will most definitely not hurt you as far as your application to medical school goes, but if you have mediocre grades in this major where you might be able to obtain better grades in another major, I don't think they will be too impressed. It is definitely overkill for pre-med, and the admissions committee looks for strong grades in the core sciences. If you could get better grades in a general biology degree, they will probably look more favorably upon that. If, however, you really like biochemistry or are interested in research, than I would for sure recommend it, I loved it.
Can I become a biomedical engineer with a BS in biochemistry?
With a BS in Biochemistry you would already possess sufficient knowledge about biological systems, protein chemistry, molecular genetics, immunology, metabolism etc.,A Biomedical Engineer deals with the application of engineering principles in designing healthcare equipment, medical devices, prosthesis, medical instrumentation, novel bio materials, tissue engineering and imaging modalities.To hone your engineering skills, I would recommend attending Graduate School in Biomedical Engineering.Alternatively, Fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, electrical signalling and imaging, Kinematics, Dynamics and Biomedical Computing are some of the core Engineering modules that you can study yourself. I would also recommend learning a few programming languages like MATLAB, C++ and Python that would help you in designing and troubleshooting medical equipment and also CAD software to design 3D models for biomedical applications.Hope this helps :)